‘Protect Vanunu’ plea to Archbishop

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THE Israeli nuclear whistle-blower Mordechai Vanunu yesterday abandoned plans to worship at the Anglican cathedral where he has taken refuge, for fear that an assassin would infiltrate the congregation.

Mr Vanunu’s brother, Meir, appealed to the Archbishop of Canterbury to press Israel to allow his brother to leave the country.

The Israeli Government says that Mr Vanunu may not leave for at least a year because it says he could reveal more secrets and endanger national security. But the Government has also declined to offer Mr Vanunu any protection, despite threats against him.